Academic Year AbroadFor students and adults ages 16 and above

  • Combined language and academic studies

    Become fluent in the language and culture of another country with 6, 9 or 11 months of studying abroad. Prepare for an official language exam. Gain work experience. Make lasting friendships for life.

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  • Dream destinations

    Discover your dream country and culture by living the language
    for a whole year – with almost 40 destinations, where would you go?

    Dream destinations

  • Academic success

    Combine your language studies with
    subjects that interest you

    See how it all works

  • Live the language

    Immerse yourself in a local culture, achieve fluency
    fast and track your progress with our innovative
    language learning system

    Live the language

  • Live the language, network for life

    Our activities office organizes an action-packed weekly calendar of sporting events, beach barbecues, karaoke nights and excursions into town. Get ready to make EF friends 100 countries!

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